When the farmer places a scarecrow in the cornfield, Otis the tractor and the farm animals try to make friends, but the scarecrow remains silent with a sour look on his face throughout the summer and fall.

Otis the tractor sees many animal friends on the farm where he lives.

"Otis the beloved tractor loves to play on the farm with his animal friends. They jump, they play, they chase, they march-and they always have fun!"--P. [4] of cover.